2012 Chevrolet Cruze lineup get 2 mpg improvement

June 16, 2011June 16, 2011 Omar Rana 2012, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Cruze Eco, Compact Cars, Cruze, Sedans

Chevrolet is giving buyers another incentive to pick up their 2012 Cruze model. The upcoming release will include a 1.4-liter turbo, six-speed automatic transmission, and a 2 mpg improvement in fuel economy. The Chevrolet Cruze Eco is getting as much as 39 highway miles per gallon.

Other versions, like the 1.4-liter turbo/six-speed automatic is not far behind with 38 mpg on the highway. The Cruze uses a lower axle ratio to achieve the improved mileage.

It gets better with the six-speed manual transmission Cruze Eco that will deliver the best fuel economy out of any conventionally fueled vehicle in the U.S, at 42 mpg.

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Other upgraded features for the 2012 Cruze include Bluetooth, USB ports, and a leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel, all part of the Connectivity Plus Cruise package. It is currently in 90% of the Cruzes’ on the road in the U.S.

The Cruze’s fuel efficiency is no doubt a huge contributor to its success. May’s numbers made it the best-selling small car in the U.S., and is their most successful vehicle worldwide.

Refresher: The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze base LS model is powered by a 136-hp 1.8L 4-cylinder engine, while the Eco, LT and LTZ model get a 1.4L turbo 4-cylinder Ecotec engine making 138-hp and a maximum torque of 148 lb-ft. The 1.4L turbo models are expected to have a cruising range of more than 500 miles and the Cruze Eco is estimated to get an EPA fuel-economy rating of 42 mpg on the highway. All 2011 Cruze models are available with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. Prices start at $16,995 for the base model to $22,695 for the top-of-the-line model.